Jancey Clark - Learning with Choice and Voice

The video emphasizes the importance of student choice and voice in education, highlighting how these elements increase motivation and empowerment. It introduces Genius Hour and thinking routines as methods to engage students. The video also discusses incorporating student feedback into professional development for teachers. Finally, it presents the Professional Passion Project, encouraging teachers to pursue personal interests and share their learning with the community, fostering innovation and lifelong learning.

What is one key benefit of allowing students to choose topics they are passionate about?

• It makes grading easier for teachers.

• It ensures all students learn the same material.

• It increases student engagement and empowerment.

• It reduces the workload for teachers.

How can student voice be effectively incorporated into professional development?

• By having students lead all teacher workshops.

• By listening to student panels on improving education.

• By allowing students to grade teachers.

• By replacing teachers with student mentors.

What is the first step in the professional passion project for teachers?

• Conducting a survey among students.

• Deciding on a big 'what if' question.

• Attending a global conference.

• Writing a research paper.

What is a key goal of the professional passion project?

• To focus solely on student outcomes.

• To empower teachers to explore relevant and meaningful topics.

• To standardize teaching methods across schools.

• To reduce the number of professional development days.

Why is it important for teachers to share their professional passion projects with the community?

• To receive funding for their projects.

• To demonstrate the value of lifelong learning and innovation.

• To compete with other schools.

• To fulfill a mandatory requirement.